Exodus 27:2 bbe — Put horns at the four angles of it, made of the same, plating it all with brass.

Bible in Basic English

"Put horns at the four angles of it, made of the same, plating it all with brass."

— Exodus 27:2, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 27:2 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt overlay it with brass.”
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ASV
“And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof; the horns thereof shall be of one piece with it: and thou shalt overlay it with brass. ”
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Exodus 27 — Context

And make an altar of hard wood, a square altar, five cubits long, five cubits wide and three cubits high.

Put horns at the four angles of it, made of the same, plating it all with brass.

And make all its vessels, the baskets for taking away the dust of the fire, the spades and basins and meat-hooks and fire-trays, of brass.

And make a network of brass, with four brass rings at its four angles.

And put the network under the shelf round the altar so that the net comes half-way up the altar.

Exodus 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 27:2 say?

Exodus 27:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Put horns at the four angles of it, made of the same, plating it all with brass.”

Where is Exodus 27:2 in the Bible?

Exodus 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 27, verse 2.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 27:2.

What translation should I read Exodus 27:2 in?

Exodus 27:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 27:2?

Exodus 27:2 reads (BBE): “Put horns at the four angles of it, made of the same, plating it all with brass.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 27:2 bbe — Put horns at the four angles of it, made of the same, plating it all with brass.

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